Matthew 26:37
And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and became sad and very troubled.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.
In Context
38Then says he to them, My soul is very sad, even to death: keep watch with me here.
Cross References
Matthew 4:18And when he was walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, whose other name was Peter, and Andrew, his brother, who were putting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.
Matthew 17:1And after six days Jesus takes with him Peter, and James, and John, his brother, and makes them go up with him into a high mountain by themselves.
Mark 5:37And he did not let anyone come with him, but Peter and James and John, the brother of James.
Luke 22:44And being in great trouble of soul, the force of his prayer became stronger, and great drops, like blood, came from him, falling to the earth.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 26:37-47
The Agony in the Garden. 36 Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. 37 And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. 38 Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me. 39 And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless… Read the whole commentary →